About

Gelato, aka ‘Larry Bird’ is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain, acquired by merging two legendary strains, Sunset Sherbat and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies.

This almost evenly balanced marijuana strain (55% Indica, 45% sativa) creates a euphoric high followed by strong feelings of relaxation. The Gelato smokers report that this powerful hemp plant generates effects very quickly.

It leaves you to stay stimulated and productive mentally. It holds a high THC value of about 25%, making it a supreme remedy for medical marijuana patients who look for relief from pain.

Origins

The exceptional genes of Gelato are a beautiful blend of fruity Indica Sunset Sherbet and taste-engineered Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies (GSC). It produces a complex smell of sweet berry and candy and skunky citrus.

Its unique features, such as a universally appealing flavour profile and balanced mellow high make it a great cannabis plant for social use. It generates an Indica-leaning high and holds a high THC content from 20% to 25%.

The elegant Gelato bears small buds that show a thick and dense structure, a prominent characteristic of many Indica varieties. It boasts of striking beauty with an immediate visual appeal, bright orange pistils, and forest green leaves accented by shades of deep purple.

Effects

The sweet Gelato is famous for hitting users quickly. Sometimes, they feel the effect even before exhaling. The most stunning effect they notice is a sense of confusion and altered perception that can be helpful for smokers to adapt to their newly intensified surroundings.

Some users narrate that Gelato leaves amplified psychedelic effects like sound sensitivity and time dilation. With healing chronic pains and aches, it has powerful numbing effects.

Its carefree mood-boosting characteristic offers temporary relief from the troubling symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. It is considered a potent strain even for experienced marijuana users. So, newbies should consume it as per their tolerance.

Aroma & Taste

The beautiful Gelato flowers liberate a more herbal and earthy aroma when broken apart. The smoke from this fragrant strain is soft and creamy, though thick and lung expanding.

The pungent orange smell reminds the traces of Sunset Sherbet while the sweet scent comes from another parent, Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. It delivers flavour with an aftertaste of citrus and berry.

Helps With

The cheerful Gelato’s sedative quality induces physical relaxation, which greatly relieves chronic pains and aches. It helps reduce stress levels to a manageable level.

It is also considered a powerful relaxant for evening use when one wants to have chill time and wind after accomplishing adventurous day tasks. It is also helpful to solve sleeping problems such as insomnia.

Growing

Not only does it taste good, but Gelato cannabis strain is also beautiful to look at. The seeds of pleasant-looking Gelato are not available commercially.

The prospective growers will have to acquire plant trimmings to cultivate clones. The breeders can plant the trimmings indoors and outdoors. The plant needs consistently warm and humid conditions for outdoor cultivation, while indoor grow operations are easily manageable and can produce medium height plants.

Flowering & Yield

This plant is somewhat challenging to grow, and using a grow tent for indoor cultivation is preferable under ideal growing conditions. The plant produces flowers within 8 to 9 weeks and delivers better than average yields.

For outdoor cultivation, the charming Gelato loves warm and humid conditions. No actual figure is known about the per plant yield. However, the estimated production is 400-500g/m2.